OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT #4442
3072 W US 90, Lake City FL 32024 · 386.752.1551
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (51,56F - Cold Holding) item on cooks line was out thawing for longer than needed, item placed into reach in drawer. All other items 41F or below.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (51,56F - Cold Holding) item on cooks line was out thawing for longer than needed, item placed into reach in drawer. All other items 41F or below.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked peppers in walk in cooler missing date label.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle missing from hand washing sink at end of cooks line.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood gap in hood area above prep area.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink end of cooks line nearest dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents greasy over cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch and bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Fan guard in microwave missing.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing over oven next to kettles.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in white sauce base. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline reach-in cooler drawer gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. Grill hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label debris on bins on shelf over prep table across from kettles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve takeout boxes on floor in back prep area. Employee moved to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of powdered sugar with no label. Employee labeled.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Square cutting boards grooved. Manager discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Fan guard in microwave missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grill hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on bins across from soup pots. Manager removed for cleaning.
Utensils in poor condition. Knife handle on cookline melted. Manager discarded.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Fan guards in microwave missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation over grill.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open. Closed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee with drink in walk-in cooler placed on shelf next to customer food.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler on cookline gaskets soiled with old food debris. Dust accumulated on cook-line fan. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine plates surrounding nozzles soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels, cellophane, and residue on stored pans. Manager removed for cleaning.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins wet nesting on upper shelf on prep line. Manager removed for recleaning.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards with deep grooves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk containers soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Reach-in cooler on cookline gaskets soiled with old food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine plates surrounding nozzles soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on food bins. Manager removed for cleaning.
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked lid on food bin in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded lid and replaced with another.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in outside back room.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( Asparagus) stored over ready-to-eat food ( grapes ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved grapes to top shelf
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.